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C O U R T E S Y S TA N F O R D U N I V E R S I T Y 48 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | JANUARY 2015 endurance for lap swimming, too. Mondays, January 5–26: 1:30–2:30 pm Advanced Adult Swim Lessons For adults who can swim laps and have a basic knowledge of all four primary strokes. In class, you will refine stroke tech- nique, breath control, starts and turns, and endurance work. This class is a great pre- cursor to joining the WAC Masters Swim Team, lap swimming, or triathlon training. Wednesdays, January 7–28: 2:30–3:30 pm Aqua Boot Camp A high-intensity, low-impact workout for athletes and non-athletes alike who want a tough workout without aggravating knees, hips and other injury-prone joints. Wednesday: 1:30–2:30 pm Friday: 10:45–11:45 am Deep Water Fitness Using fitness disciplines, this class offers a safe and challenging water- based workout that includes cardio conditioning, body toning, and exhilaration in deep water. Monday : 11–11:45 am Cardio Express A 30-minute shallow-water workout designed to get you moving, with low impact to joints. This is great for cross- training or as an alternative to a rest day. Monday : 10:30–11 am Joints in Motion Ease joint and muscle pain. This class takes participants through gentle range- of-motion, joint-mobility and flexibility exercises. It is appropriate for those suffering from arthritis or muscle pain and stiffness or those recovering from an injury. Wednesday: 10:30–11 am; free with Fitness Advantage Masters Swim Team Join coach Eric Williamson for organized workouts to enhance endurance and improve stroke technique. Master swimmers are encouraged to attend practice regularly and to compete. Email masterscoach@wac.net for more information. Monday–Thursday: 6:30–7:30 pm; $30/month Returning home to hoops By Darrick Meneken MEET THE ATHLETE New WAC member John Gage played in the NCAA Sweet 16 less than a year ago. The Stanford graduate—he earned his bachelor's degree in economics and now works for a private wealth management firm in Bellevue—helped the Cardinal to upset wins over New Mexico and Kansas during last year's NCAA men's basketball tournament. Now, the 6-foot-10 Vashon Island native is ready to help the WAC Open men's basketball team. How did it feel to beat second-seeded Kansas in the Round of 32 last year? That was the crowning achievement of my college career, to play in that game with the other seniors and going out like that. What brought you back to the Pacific Northwest? I knew the whole time I was at Stanford I wanted to come back. I really do love it here. Vashon Island is home. When you grow up in a small community you never really leave. Why did you join the WAC? I realized my ball-playing days were coming to an end, and the WAC gave me the opportunity to stay active and play competitively while becoming a business professional. What are some of your other interests? I'm an Eagle Scout, so I love hiking, especially in the Enchantments and around Mount Rainier. What tips would you give youth who hope to play sports at the collegiate level? Your key to getting into school is grades. Make sacrifices. Understand the big picture and get to work on what really matters to you.